About Me
Bio:
Alex is an American cinematographer and field producer focused on documentary and unscripted television, and is available for hire worldwide. He lives in Denver, Colorado.
In 2018, he filmed the segments for three of the top ten CNN Heroes: 1, 2, 3.
He excels in challenging situations, and has produced work inside hurricanes, hospital operating rooms, maximum security prisons, and remote alpine environments. He has worked on television series, documentary films and breaking news. He has a background in action sports photography, and was trained as a newspaper photojournalist in Massachusetts at the beginning of his career.
He has worked as the MultiMedia Editor for Skiing Magazine, and was a founding partner of Gociety, a VC-funded outdoor adventure social network. He has been shooting professionally for 12 years.
Location:
Denver, Colorado, USA
Contact:
AWitkowicz@gmail.com || 774-364-0010
Gear:
I own and operate the Sony FS7, FS5II, A7SII, Sony & Sigma Cine Zooms, DJI Mavic 2 Zoom, Steadicam Zephyr, Arri & Litepanel lighting kits, Easy Rig, wireless and shotgun microphones from Sennheiser, and a mobile grip kit.
Client List:
HBO Real Sports, CNN Heroes, Vice, Discovery, NBC Universal, Channel 4 UK, The Weather Channel, 60 Second Docs, Al Jazeera, Billboard, SPIN, Vevo, Jameson Whiskey, Warren Miller Entertainment, The Wall Street Journal, Barcroft Media, CarbonTV, Major League Soccer, ACLU, Oracle, GAIA, Complex, The Boston Globe, Comcast.
Why Hire Me?
- Adaptability: I can work as a one-man-band (self-shooting PD) managing sound, picture, and lighting, or I can build out a specialized crew for any given project.
- Range: I bring to the table the ability to field produce and co-direct. Many of my assignments for news outlets involve only myself and a location producer, meaning that my responsibilities extend beyond just the camera.
- Relationships: I have strong working relationships with producers, sound recordists, AC's, grips, composers, make up artists, rental houses, PA's, photographers, and other camera operators in the region that can be leveraged based on the needs of the project.
- Experience: I've been shooting professionally for 12 years, and have worked everywhere from prisons to farms to the remote Arctic wilderness, and I bring with me a refined sense of artful storytelling and professionalism.
Availability:
Please email, text, or call for current availability, rates, and production estimates.
AWitkowicz@gmail.com || 774-364-0010
Select Production Credits:
CNN – Cinematographer for CNN Heroes
HBO – Director of Photography, HBO Real Sports
Billboard – Director of Photography
Comcast – Cinematographer & Producer for docu-style TV shows
Skiing Magazine – Staff Multimedia Producer
International Experience:
Oaxaca, Mexico – 10 day shoot
Svalbard, Norway – 20 day shoot
Antigua, Guatemala – 10 day shoot
La Parva, Chile – 10 day shoot
Lake Louise, Canada – 7 day shoot
Other Skills:
Proficient skier, mountain biker, outdoorsman
Open Water & Dry Suit Diver Certified
AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Certified
Adult CPR/AED
NOLS Wilderness First Aid
FAA Part 107 // Remote Pilot License
Education:
Saint Anselm College, B.A. Economics
Recognition:
Vail Film Festival, Sonoma Film Festival, DocuWest Film Festival, Silver Springs Film Festival, Speechless Film Festival, Malta Film Festival, Audience Awards, Intendence Film Festival, Wolves Film Festival